Certified Expeller Pressed Source of Medium Chain Triglycerides No Trans Fatty Acids (TFAs) No Hydrogenation Rich & Full Coconut Flavor Vegan Suitable for Vegetarians/Vegans Certified by QAI Jarrow Formulas Extra Virgin Coconut Oil from the fresh flesh of the coconut palm fruit, (cocos nucifera) is unrefined and expeller-pressed in a controlled, indoor environment. This specific process does not utilize any solvents and preserves the volatile compounds responsible for imparting the rich, familiar flavor of coconuts. Coconut oil is a source of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), such as lauric acid (C-12) and caprylic acid (C-8). Coconut oil is stable even during long periods of storage. Because its melting point is 75-76°F, coconut oil can be used in both liquid or solid forms of cooking and baking.